“The Lego Movie” Is Loads Of Fun
HOLLYWOOD—The Lego is the one toy in my opinion that was popular for my generation, and it appears to have continued its popularity with today’s youth. So it would only be fitting that in time, the Lego universe would head to the big screen. “The Lego Movie” is a fun-filled extravaganza full of laughs and originality that will satisfy...
Movie Buzz Of The Week
HOLLYWOOD—While everyone’s focus this week may have been the festivities leading up to the Super Bowl, those of us in the movie world were eagerly anticipating the release of some of 2014’s biggest films. The Super Bowl presented audiences with their first glimpses of some popular franchises heading to the big screen in the coming months. First up, we...
“Batman Vs. Superman” Adds More Players
HOLLYWOOD—It could perhaps be genius casting or the worse movie of all time. The controversy surrounding the sequel to “Man of Steel," “Batman vs. Superman” continues to baffle fans of the comic book superheroes. In 2013, it was announced that actor Ben Affleck would tackle the role of Bruce Wayne/Batman. The casting announcement led to one of the biggest...
“Pretty Little Liars” Recap: ‘Hot For Teacher’
HOLLYWOOD—Oh Ezra (Ian Harding), your secret may be on the cusps of coming out thanks to Spencer (Troian Bellisario). In episode 18, “Hot For Teacher” Spence informed her BFF Emily (Shay Mitchell) and Hanna (Ashley Benson) of the newfound lead that she discovered, but Spencer’s current predicament put her in a peculiar situation. The episode opened with Shana (Ariel...
Fashion And The Super Bowl!
HOLLYWOOD—The 56th Annual Grammy Awards took place on January 26 with host LL Cool J. What used to be a conservative award show was full of surprises. Husband and wife team, Beyonce and Jay-Z opened the show with a performance of "Drunk in Love." Unlike last year, CBS didn't issue a wardrobe advisory. Beyonce's outfit was extremely hot. Hubby Jay-Z...
Nichelle Nichols Hangs On To Glory Of “Star Trek”
HELLO AMERICA!—When I first met actress-singer Nichelle Nichols in 1953, she was playing tennis with Teddy Jones, son of legendary singer Lena Horne. She was ambitious and determined to be successful in one of the toughest industries in the world.
When I reminded Nichelle of those days she laughed and said, “For one thing I remember how hungry we were to...
Movie Buzz Of The Week
HOLLYWOOD—This week there have been major rumblings inHollywoodwith major movie news being announced. First up, fans who have been eagerly anticipating a sequel to the singing sensation “Pitch Perfect” are that much closer to seeing the movie happen. Co-star Elizabeth Banks is set to helm the sequel to the picture. The actress is making her directorial debut with the...
“I, Frankenstein” Is No Masterpiece
HOLLYWOOD—When I first heard the rumblings behind “I, Frankenstein” the first thing that popped into my head was the fact that this would be a great horror film. Unfortunately, what I expected wasn’t so, as this picture’s intention was to make the horror icon into an action-superhero. Filling the shoes of Frankenstein is Aaron Eckhart, in a beefed up...
Soap Surprises For February Sweeps
HOLLYWOOD—The great thing about the February sweeps is seeing epic storylines meet a climatic shock. Two soaps this week have built a ton of suspense around climaxes the audiences have eagerly waited for. First on “Young and Restless” after weeks of searching for the driver who struck and killed little Delia, Billy (Billy Miller) finally pieced the clues together...
“Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit” Falters
HOLLYWOOD—When I think of Jack Ryan, only one name comes to mind: Harrison Ford. While “The Hunt for Red October” starred Alec Baldwin and was a great picture, anyone searching for classic Jack Ryan at its best must see “Patriot Games” and “Clear and Present Danger.” Those films are absolutely gun-totting, action masterpieces in my book, and solidified Ford’s...